LeBron James joins 76ers, set to face Lakers twice this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James officially announces his move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers. In a press conference, James expressed uncertainty about retirement but confirmed his decision to continue playing. The 76ers will face the Lakers twice during the regular season as part of interconference play, once at home and once away. The NBA is expected to release the 2026-27 schedule in mid-August, detailing when James will match up against his former team.
- •LeBron James announces move to Philadelphia 76ers from Lakers.
- •James expressed doubts about retirement after the 2025 season.
- •The 76ers and Lakers will meet twice this season.
- •NBA schedule for 2026-27 expected in mid-August.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Will LeBron James and the 76ers play the Lakers this season?
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